This place was INCREDIBLE! We stopped in to grab coffee nearby at the local food truck park before heading back home but the menu here caught my eye. The service is walk up and everyone was really friendly. I ordered the migas pobalanas and the tradicional. Both were huge and the flavor was incredible and fresh. This place is definitely worth checking out. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Migas poblanas - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food is INSANELY delicious - I recommend the nopal quesadilla Drinks are unsealed delicious too - I recommend the Watermelon Agua drink. Service is good, Miguel is friendly inviting and super chill. Ambiance is chill but when they hold events it can get poppin' ;-) read more

Vaquero Taquero - Sandia agua Fresca with vodka - delicious - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is a lovely neighborhood spot. They are closing, so I got to eat in on their last night open. Wish I could have tried sooner since it was so good. I arrived around 6:15pm seeing they were closed (which is when I went to Marlow in the meantime). By the time I left Marlow around 7:30pm, Vaquero Taquero was open. I was thrilled and quickly put in my order. They weren't ready yet so I had a short wait, but the server was really patient with my choices & even delivered my food directly to my table when the buzzer sounded! (I probably got this treatment since they weren't busy) The chips were some of the best I've had and they gave enough guacamole to go through about 1/2 of the chip serving. I got 2 each of the birria and pastor tacos, but should've just done 1 of each since they're "normal sized". I was recently used to seeing the mini tacos at Cuantos and Discada, so had to adjust. The tacos themselves were delicious & I enjoyed the handmade corn tortillas. read more

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This fun, funky spot is as authentic as it gets: it evolved from a street cart, tortillas are homemade, and meat is slow-cooked on a trompo. The simple menu boasts tacos (al pastor, chicken tinga, nopales, and beef with birria subbing in for carne asada at the time of my visit), chips, and drinks. I opted for one birria and one pastor taco. Both were prepped quickly and served loaded with fillings. The pastor had excellent flavor, and I was sorely tempted to get another. I don't know how Vaquero Taquero stacks up against other local taquerias, but coming from an out-of-towner with plenty of respectable taco options back home, this place rocks. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Solid tacos, well-priced, and extremely accessible. Right around the corner from the noise, but claiming its own spot to have its own vibe away from the chaos. We didn't spend time on dirty sixth, but we did end our evening activities interested in food and knew we could find some joy with late-night tacos. Unfortunately, 10/10 Taqueria had just closed 5 minutes before we got there (closing at 1 AM), but fortunately, we could easily walk two blocks to find ourselves finger-licking Vaquero Taquero. Can't go wrong with either the Chicken Tinga or Al Pastor. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Indoor Ambiance - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Tacos are amazing, $5 each and got the El Pastor and Carna Asada....just got the meat and onions and it was soooo flavorful. Right on point for tacos! The tacos are made fresh and you order outside, right when you enter the courtyard area. Inside bar area is a bit confusing, and they were out of the Watermelon Margarita and the Cucumber Spritz...regular margaritas were fine just would have preferred something else. We went early on a Friday around 7pm...and was pretty empty. They stay open late which is nice. read more

Friendly service, delicious tacos and chips/queso, inviting atmosphere and great prices. So glad I found this place and came back again after lunch for late night. Recommend read more

Vaquero Taquero - Chicken and Al pastor tacos. Chips & queso, margaritas - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent tacos. I've been here a few times now while on work trips, usually for a quick bite after work. The last two times I've come in, I've been the only customer. I'm not really sure why, I think the tacos are quite good. I think it is a bit of a sketchy location. I was chatting with the bartender who said it is more of a late night spot. I got a couple of the steak tacos and one al pastor on my most recent visit. All three tacos had a generous amount of meat and toppings. The hot salsa was excellent. Overall, a great spot for tacos. read more

Taco Heaven in Austin! Vaquero Taquero is hands down one of my favorite spots in Austin. The Tacos al Pastor are chef's kiss--perfectly seasoned, juicy, and honestly some of the best I've ever had. The Carne Asada Tacos are just as impressive, with tender, flavorful cuts of beef that make each bite incredible. The margaritas here are top-notch too, perfectly balanced and refreshing. The vibe is lively and welcoming, and you can feel the energy as soon as you walk in. It does get crowded, but that just adds to the buzz of this popular spot. Vaquero Taquero nails it on every level. Can't wait to go back! read more

CLOSED and under renovation. However, the food truck and bar next door are lovely!! I wish that the hours had been updated but we made the most of it read more

Vaquero Taquero - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came around 10:30 pm on a Friday night. When we first walked in, we were slightly confused where to go but you just order with whoever is behind the bar and you're given a buzzer. $5 per taco. Quite a lot of items on the menu such as the loaded tacos and chips & queso were sold out. Found the carne asada to be a little bland and dry with some onions and cilantro. The menu is slightly deceiving in that above the option for chips & salsa is guacamole so one would assume that it meant guacamole by itself. Given that assumption, we ordered the chips & salsa as well as guacamole to dip the chips that came with the salsa in and were surprised to see 2 large trays of chips. Salsa is slightly liquidy whereas the guac is very chunky. Chips look and taste like Doritos. We were disappointed by the quality of the tacos but the guac made up for it. read more

I had lunch here during SXSW. You order at the counter and then choose a table on the patio or inside the restaurant. I would not recommend this place to vegetarians or vegan because the beans contain pork. I tried to order the cactus tacos without the cheese sprinkled on top and was told that during SXSW they only offer 'all toppings' or 'no toppings', they are not able to accommodate any other modifications because it's so busy. I understand this in general, and maybe they are busier at dinner, but they were not busy at the time we were there and only half the tables were full. So that was strange. My husband says the men's bathroom was (surprisingly) clean! read more

I've been to Vaquero a handful of times, and while it's not my first choice of tacos in Austin, after last night's visit I realized that they are really good tacos and maybe I should go more often. They're in Downtown, so it's a bit of a pain to get parking if you're trying to go there. If you do that, go on a Monday or Tuesday night when parking is free after 6pm. Staff is always really friendly, and the venue hosts events like open mikes and what not. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a really good and reliable taco place on sort of a bad part of town. Let's hope that improves soon. My go-to here is chorizo and egg on flour. I've tried it on corn. Flour is better. Five star breakfast taco. About $3 per and two is enough for a meal. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Chorizo and egg on corn tortilla - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I think my expectations were a little high for this place. I got two fish tacos and while they were piled high with generous portion of the ingredients, I thought they tasted kind of meh. I ended up adding some chipotle in adobo sauce that came on the side, but even that didn't remedy things entirely. So not bad, but not world shaking, especially given the price. My husband got the shrimp and a beef taco and loved his, so maybe it's just the fish taco, or maybe it's just me. The tortillas were phenomenal though, I will say. Possibly the most flavorful part of my taco somehow haha. It was jam packed on a Friday midday, so we went the online order route at the window. Straightforward and easy, but they forgot to include one of our tacos, which was annoying because then my husband had to wait almost another 10 mins after waiting over 20 in the first place. read more

Oh yummo - delicious, hearty tacos. You can order at the counter. There's plenty of seating inside and outdoor patio seating. I tried the steak and pastor tacos with griddled cheese in the interior. Just two tacos and a big glass of horchata was plenty for a filling lunch. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Al Pastor Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So delicious! These guys know what they're doing! We were staying at a nearby hotel so we walked but I did see there was pay to park spots right in front of the restaurant. I found this spot on Yelp and then I searched them up on tiktok. Believe the hype. Firstly the drinks pack a punch and that orange salsa is sooo good and sooo spicy! The tacos were 10/10 but my favorite part of the meal were the charro beans! read more

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The Breakfast tacos are ... ungood Which is seriously sad, 'cos their "regular" tacos are amazeballs. OK, to be precise, their "regular" tacos at they original establishment are definitely amazeballs, but here, not so much. Then again, if you've spent the last while getting hammered on 6th (why?), this probably works... read more

Vaquero Taquero - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My colleagues and I went here for lunch. My theory on restaurants that can stay in business that are off the beaten path must be good to survive holds true for this one. While not too far off the beaten path, you have to come here intentionally. We ordered our tacos inside then sat outside on the patio on a hot windy day. The menu was refreshingly short. We got the Al Pastor Tacos on corn tortillas at the server's recommendation and chips and salsa. The marinated pork was flavorful. The taco included with cilantro, onion, salsa verde, avocado cream, and pineapple slivers. Other than being a little heavy on the onion, everything came together nicely. The chips and salsa were good. The patio was nothing special but did have some shade and they music. Service was good and they were responsive about turning down the outside speakers. All in all, a very solid place for tacos. read more

(11/3/22 Visit) We had just got into town and walked here from our hotel in downtown. We had a great experience and enjoyed a leisurely late lunch. It was slow around 2:45pm when we went, only a few other customers. They had some taco specials and drink specials. The Al Pastor Tacos were on special so I ordered a couple of those and rice and beans. Everything was so delicious! Loved the pineapple and avocado cream in the Al Pastor! We had a couple of cocktails and our server Allen was the best. He was so attentive and answered all our questions about Austin. Time flew by and we realized we had been there almost two hours. Amazing meal and service! read more

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Vaquero Taquero's story is one of vision, a mission, and a kitchen... born out a modified paleta cart pumping out "tacos chingones" just off Austin's vaunted 6th Street. My first taste of VT was at a taco competition in San Antonio; no specialty taco here as they offered their signature campechana taco. Before the test, Miguel, one half of the brother duo from Monterrey, gave a heartfelt, rousing speech about the importance of what they were creating. All of us were moved and he was the only taquero / chef / cook who received an ovation BEFORE we dug in. I thought it was pretty damn good. The Oaxacan cheese provided the handshake between the al pastor and bistec while the cilantro & onion added that fresh component for balance. Add a roasted salsa roja and crema de aguacate and you have a stellar taco. My friend, noticing my smile, leaned in and said "this is good but their tacos at their place are waaaaaay better." Well damn. I guess I need to go. ********** My Dad is your prototypical taco eater; like I, he loves tacos but unlike I considers them value oriented, a functional plate that should only come in X for X.99 pairings. That, and my Dad frankly DGAF about a nixtamalalized corn tortilla or locally sourced ingredients; just make sure that the taco is good. Scoffing at the 4 dollar per taco price tag, the fact they only had about 11 offerings for dinner and 5 breakfast tacos, and at the diner attention for ingredients, my Dad dubiously ordered the rings de pollo and al pastor. I could not resist the Nopales & Egg and the Charro Beans y Costra de Queso offering. Daniella was such a patient and kind server for putting up with my Dads interrogation. "Why don't you have this taco? How big are these tacos? Why are they so expensive?" The tacos arrived and, impressed by the size, Pops dug in. There was a quiet for about 5 minutes. Pops was tearing through his Al Pastor taco; he did manage to say the pineapple was great. The nopales & egg taco was pretty epic. Nopales (cactus) if overcooked can get slimy and have a bad texture. These were perfectly executed and gave the eggs an added citrusy edge. The eggs was fluffy and light, all wrapped in a gorgeous flour tortilla that had a subtle sweetness that completed the triumvirate. What a badass taco. VT's take on the classic bean & cheese taco was even better. Using the same Queso Oaxacan cheese from before, they seared it onto the nixtamalalized corn tortilla and then adding frijoles charros. Even though the beans were not loaded with bacon and chicharron like I like them, the flavor profile was still dense; the beans were soft and cooked like mom's back home. The VT Charro Beans & Costra de Queso is the Bean & Cheese taco, elevated. I looked at my Dad who had finished his tacos. Pops was satisfied but I wanted to make sure. "Y qué tal los tacos Pa?" "Están chigones mijo..." One of my favorite IG stories ever... ************** Vaquero Taquero won the hearts of everyone at that judges table at the San Antonio Taco Rumble. VT also won some bragging rights at the competition being among the top tacos at the event, but won the biggest prize of them all, convincing an old Mexican man that yes, you can charge more than a dollar or two for a taco... and for that I'd say Vaquero Taquero is the People's Champ of Taqueria's, para la gente y la cultura. read more

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I have been in Austin for a mini vacation and finally was able to get authentic Mexican food. The chicken and nopales tacos were yummy. I got the melted cheese added to the chicken taco. The corn tortillas are homemade and fresh, not like the typical corn tortilla. I would recommend read more

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Some very solid breakfast tacos coming from this place...stopped by Saturday before the pecan street festival...Friendly and fast service...tacos were piping hot and the sauce was great. read more

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I really enjoyed the tacos I had here! Great beer on tap. The guy working here explained to me what some of the things in the menu are & I was able to order some fantastic food. Would highly recommend. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our second time here, good tacos bad service! They literally have two servers working the whole restaurant, so they won't welcome you or ask you what you want to drink. You will have to order everything online and pick up your food. Again this is the second time here same experience! If you need water you have to get up and get it, and after 10:00 pm they only sell pastor (pork meat) so if your vegetarian this is not the pace for you read more

Vaquero Taquero - Al pastor - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you want straight to the point delicious authentic tacos, this is your spot. Loooooved the Al pastor and the steak tacos! Only thing is I wish elote was on the menu but I suppose I'll live read more

Vaquero Taquero - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had the nopal tacos~ delicious ~ they accommodated and did not include the dairy, and it was great~ super delicious I enjoyed the chill vibes and had great service~ read more

Vaquero Taquero - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

My boyfriend and I came here before hitting a show down the road at Mohawk. We were looking for the pub that used to be in this location, but Vaquero Taquero did not disappoint!! Highlights for me were the nopales (cactus) taco and the chicken tinga quesadilla. Their tortillas are made fresh to order (we saw the chef pressing them in the back), which made them buttery and delicious. I think these are some of the best tacos downtown, easy. As a side note, I feel like it's important to mention that this is one of those places that uses QR code ordering - there was one employee that was delivering food and answering questions, but otherwise no waiters. read more

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Awesome food!! Chips and salsa were underwhelming but not bad. Tacos and quesadillas... awesome!! I recommend the al pastor and chicken mole, but the tinga de pollo was good too. Very casual ambiance and the staff are really nice. read more

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I wish I could eat the chorizo, egg, and cheese tacos every single morning of my life. Full of flavor and gooey crusty cheese, this was just what I needed this weekend. The bistek was also delicious, and the meat was well marinated and tender. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great beer at an affordable price (Peacemaker was $3.50 and most other beers were $5). The ambiance was good but a little quiet when we came. Good place for bachelor parties. Taco selection was limited read more

Vaquero Taquero - Peacemaker beer - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Al Pastor Tacos were really good! We went on a Saturday night at 2am and the service was quick. The vibes here were great. We loved the karaoke!! The restrooms were also clean and didn't have a line like the other places on that street. I wish there would have been other meat options. $5 per taco is steep, but seems to be the average price in Austin. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Corn Tortilla Pastor Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best guac I've had at a restaurant!! We sat at the bar, and the bartender was very attentive. Love the inside vibes as well.

I ordered 3 different tacos. All of them were really tasty. Atmosphere was very cool as well. I'll be back.

I ate there early in the evening, Tacos were great. Service was friendly and fast. i'll certainly go back.

I was in town for a work conference, and my colleagues and I were done with conference food and decided to abandon the hotel for a nearby taco spot. I asked a good friend for the best tacos we could walk to, and she recommended we try Vaquero Taquero. I'm so glad she did! The restaurant is casual and cool. The service was good. Ordering was easy (online using a QR code on all the tables). But it's all about the food, right? All four of us had tacos and shared their guacamole and salsa sampler. The guac was great. The salsas were excellent. I was mmmmmmmmmming while eating my tacos (al pastor and chicken mole). They have veg options, they make their own corn and flour tortillas in house, and they make agua frescas in house. All of us enjoyed what we ordered. It's local, family-owned (started as a taco truck run by two brothers). I have no complaints. It was just great. I'd eat there again right now if I hadn't already left Austin. Definitely looking forward to a future visit for more tacos. read more

Vaquero Taquero - Pastor & mole on corn - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food but TERRIBLE service. Like top 3 worst service ever. Did self order at table (that's only option), got a text good was ready. 20 minutes later still never had any food (came with 5 people). Asked a waiter passing by where my food was, brought me my cold tacos right away - clearly they were sitting in the back and were forgotten about. Entire group had same issues. Including forgotten drinks we paid for and we're on our order via app. Left frustrated and hungry but didn't want to order more because of the terrible service. Don't use app service if wont support customers who use it. Very disappointed. read more

I stumbled onto Vaquero Taquero during the day on 6th and was really pleasantly surprised. The tacos were legit and there were a ton of vegetarian and vegan options. The tortillas are homemade, and the prices are definitely reasonable. I tried the tinga de pollo (shredded chicken in sauce) and the rajas poblanas (sauteed poblanos, mushrooms, onions, and cheese), the mushroom mole (unreal! mushrooms in chile mole sauce), and the nopales (sauteed cactus). The salsas were also really fresh and flavorful. They also do a mezcal tasting if you're looking for a date night or somewhere to take a visitor. Definitely try this place out! read more

Friendly service and salsa that I am still thinking about. Their tinga quesadilla was soooo amazing!!! read more

Vaquero Taquero - Chicken tinga, bistek, chicken tinga quesadilla, Al pastor and chicken mole. - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Doesn't look like much but the al pastor tacos are THE best I've ever had. The bistek tacos are also delicious! Ordered the chips and salsa and was pleasantly surprised with a selection of 3 salsas, each one so delicious. Great service too, highly recommend! read more

Vaquero Taquero - Al pastor and bistek tacos, chips and salsa, rice and beans. - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas